SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 727 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Vanessa Hernandez, who has completed the requirements for earning a Girl Scout Gold Award; this fine young woman is being presented the coveted award by the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas on May 17, 2009; and WHEREAS, The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award that can be earned by girls between the ages of 14 and 18; only a few Girl Scouts attain this distinguished honor; and WHEREAS, Girl Scouts develop leadership and organizational skills through the process of earning a Gold Award, and their commitment to the betterment of their community forms the basis for a lifetime of active citizenship; and WHEREAS, Vanessa has shown leadership by designing and implementing a service project that will be of lasting benefit to her community; and WHEREAS, By earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, Vanessa has brought great honor to herself, her family, and her community; she is truly a shining example to the young people of this state; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Vanessa Hernandez on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award and congratulate her on this outstanding accomplishment; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Uresti ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 27, 2009. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate